Tuesday, November 25, 2014

Holistic Dental Advice to Live By this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is almost here – trust us, we already have our
eating shoes on. The pies, the slow-cooked turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry
sauces… we’re ready to indulge. Of course, let’s not forget the football and
time off from work. However, as a holistic dentist I wanted to have you enter
your Thanksgiving vacation with a few bits of helpful advice regarding all of
the food as our office will be closed in case an emergency arises.

Meal Consumption

A very large majority of us can really pack down the food on
Thanksgiving. Some of us even skip lunch to prepare for the barrage of food. We
know it’s extremely tough to do, but you should seriously consider eating an appropriate portion of food instead of overloading.
If you have to loosen your belt at all, then there’s a good chance you ate too
much.

Quick tip: Spread
it all out. It helps to grab a little of everything offered and only grab what
you know you can eat. It’s very easy to fall into the “my eyes are larger than
my stomach trap”. It also helps to eat breakfast + lunch so you are not starving for dinner.

Watch for Bones

It’s obvious information, but reminders never hurt. That
turkey you’re consuming was probably slow roasting for several hours to give it
the flavor you expect. After the turkey is prepared and cooked, it has to be
cut. The person cutting the meat may accidentally slice into the bone during
the cut, or loose bones may be lingering around. Just be sure chew your food
carefully and make sure you are aware of any bones.

Get a Workout In

Most of us probably are not going in to work the day after
Thanksgiving. Utilize this time off productively. Whether you overate or not,
you should try your best to sneak in a workout. Start your New Year’s
Resolution early, plus you’ll feel great about yourself. Take a family member
or friend with you – this gives you more time to spend with them.

Above all, enjoy the time you have with your friends and
family. Happy Thanksgiving
from the team here at Centers for Healing! Images provided by the Thanksgiving Gallery.